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Year: 2013

26
Apr 2013

How to make those frustrating automated response systems accessible – Part 2

Automated telephone systems (also called Interactive Voice Response systems, or IVRs), whether in private companies or offices, don’t respect best practices in the design of..

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26
Apr 2013

Cycling in Montreal

In fall 2012, we had participated in Transpocamp’s open forum. We proposed a discussion on civic spirit and courtesy between bikes, cars and pedestrians. Since..

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12
Apr 2013

Usability testing with participants who have special needs

This was not our first time conducting usability tests with people with special needs but after this most recent experience, we felt it is important..

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30
Mar 2013

The value of in-lab usability testing

In recent years, the community of UX professionals have adapted their methodology to new trends in project execution. “Agile”, “Lean”, among others, have been the..

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26
Mar 2013

Back from Healthcare Experience Design 2013

We’re back from the Healthcare Experience Design Conference in Boston. Two members of our team took part of an amazing full day Masterclass with BJ..

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11
Mar 2013

Test of FaceReader in a usability test context

The study of emotions is becoming increasingly important in the practice of user-centered design.  The analysis of emotional reactions to a product goes beyond traditional..

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11
Mar 2013

Mobile phones: huge OS competition

The mobile phone industry is exploring new ways of thinking about the desktop, accessing content, multitasking, and facilitating interaction. After Google’s Android, Apple’s iOS and..

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11
Mar 2013

How to make those frustrating automated response systems accessible Part 1

Automated telephone systems (also called Interactive Voice Response systems, or IVRs), whether in private companies or offices, don’t respect best practices in the design of..

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01
Mar 2013

When apps help you better understand your disease

In November 2012, The Globe and Mail published an interesting study showing how apps can enable patients to better understand their diseases by accessing their..

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01
Mar 2013

Report : Mobile Healthcare Summit 2013 – Part Three

The healthcare industry is currently experiencing a “tsunami” of technology that is revolutionizing the entire health ecosystem. That was one of the main messages of..

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